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Newspaper
Bonham Daily Favorite
Location
Bonham, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1916
Page
3
A hotel notice requests readers to donate magazines to the Rest Room. Do not destroy used reading material. drop them in the room for others to enjoy. The message likens the kindness to bread cast upon waters and promises a good Sunday dinner if the plan succeeds.
Mrs Otto Gans of Zanesville Ohio suffered four years with stomach trouble and weight loss. She almost gave up hope until a friend told her about Chamberlains Tablets and after using two bottles she was a well woman. Obtainable everywhere.
International Mills seeks women to sell guaranteed hosiery to wearers. Salary is $24 for full time plus 50 cents an hour for spare time. Permanent positions available and no experience required. Apply at Department 40 Norristown Pa.
A brief notice states keys have been found and directs the owner to describe them and pay to place an ad to retrieve them. It provides a contact number to call for verification and collection.
Ode Roberts and party have returned from Oklahoma after a fishing expedition. They report a big catch and praise the trip’s results and success.
Local cafe offers Sunday dinners praised for satisfying portions. Patrons report hearty meals at Cooper's Cafe with attentive service and a cozy dining atmosphere.
A bracelet was found last night at a land concert. The finder asks owners to call, describe the item, and provide proof of ownership to claim and pay a fee for processing.
A fragment promotes the Commercial Hotel for Sunday dining with hints of a chicken dish tomorrow and courteous service, suggesting a welcoming meal option beyond home cooking.
A fragment notes that the FAVORITE holds many rank notes and mortgages for a person on North Main, with likely related real estate details and financial stakes. The readable text mentions Olfwwe and vees in a local context, indicating property claims and revenue matters.
Jeanette, daughter of Mr and Mrs Roberts, is reported ill prompting a notice in the paper. The family asks for prayers and well wishes as they seek recovery and support from neighbors.
The favorite office offers an abundance of old papers on hand for sale. Items are stacked and priced for quick purchase. Local residents are invited to browse the collection and acquire historical documents.
A sequence of residents and visitors depart at noon for Savoy Dallas Sherman Sherman Fort Worth Georgetown Corpus Christi Hone y Grove and other nearby towns. The notices name J E Spies H D Fillers R M Parker Tom Kinkade C B Clark Sam Donoho Pickens Rodgers J W Donaldson Pearson Mrs J H Castleman Misses Pearl and Helen Bryant S F Leslie Martine Morris Adeline Norwood Tim White Mrs D L Jackson Mrs Walter Duckworth Bernice Brown Ruth Pierce Rev W E Barberee Mrs C G Fletcher and children Robert Jennie Nell L R McGee and others with various destinations and visits in Texas towns.
Miss Mary B. Estes arrives at noon from Fort Worth and will tour the city before returning to Paris. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. T. Jackson and their children Gordon Winnie and Wallie Joe of Cleburne will arrive in the morning to be guests of the Rosser Thomases on West Fifth street.
The notice invites patrons to try Sunday dinner at the Hotel Commercial tomorrow, touting updated offerings, skilled cooks, and attentive service. It emphasizes freshness and contemporary dining.
Mrs. Reva Newman arrived this morning to be the guest of her uncle A Newman of North Center Street. Mrs Newman teaches in Hobart Oklahoma and is en route to her home in Knoxville Tennessee.
Favorite subscribers are requested to report promptly all irregularities in delivery of their papers. A close observance of this will help all parties concerned. Phone 78.
A reader advertises stockings noting cotton lisle or silk types with fast dye and durable wear. Describes double heel and toe, sheer silk hose, and the appeal of silk pairs for long wear compared to ordinary 50 cent stockings.
Advertisement notes soft patent leather kidskin pumps on new spring lasts with a colonial atmosphere to match season dresses. After fitting, customers will see the appeal and likely buy. Patent leather pumps and white stockings highlighted as a striking combination.
The fabric known as Kool Kloth is a wool based material offered in gray blue and tan patterns. Palm Beach and Kool Kloth suits are priced from six dollars to eleven fifty.
The notice promotes inexpensive wash skirts at $1.50 to $1.60 in cotton suiting with pearl buttons and front openings for easy ironing. Flare models with pockets belt and finished seams, plus chiffon taffeta options, and matching dressy waists at $2.50 in washable silk and lace trims. Buy now before sizes sell out.
Vintage textile notice describes all linen table damask sea yard stock with full 70 inch width, desirable patterns including floral efforts and conventional designs, highlighting good value when linen prices were normal.
58 inch by 90 inch linen damask cloths, hemstitched around all edges, with floral and figure designs. Border runs around entire cloth, priced at 3.00.
An old advertisement describes an extra large Turkish towel twelve and one half cents per unit. The towel measures 18 inches wide by 88 inches long and is fully bleached with heavy nap. Each towel priced at twelve and a half cents.
A brief advertisement touts cool voile dresses offered at nine dollars. The copy notes striped and floral patterns with solid colors, airy trims, and attractive ties, emphasizing value and style for summer wear.
The item describes a range of dress collars and capes for young girls with styles including Georgette Crepe, net ruffles, and embroidery. Prices cited include 1.00 and 50c for various trims such as Pecot edge, Vallace, and organdy ruffles. The copy promotes affordable, well-fitting dresses suitable for children.
Special: hemstitched kerchiefs offered at five cents each. Available by the dozen and stitched in 1 to 4 inch designs. Made of Shamrock lawn quality fabric.
Two styles offered bloomer bottoms or straight legs in white blue and white checks or solid colors. Trimmed with braid belt and pockets. Sizes two to six years. Described as dressy play clothes for children.
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